EarningsThe blended indicator margin is $2.96/bbl lower, equating to a potential $799 million headwind to adjusted EBITDA, leading to lower earnings estimates and risk off, resulting in stock underperformance.
Financial PerformanceA weaker quarter for refining is expected for Marathon Petroleum, with lower margins and volumes in Refining & Marketing impacting quarterly results.
Market ConditionsAn increase in risk premiums due to current geopolitical turmoil affected the stock, with the company reducing its share repurchase program due to weakening cracks and allocation of cash towards debt repayment.